Breaking New Ground
Breaking New Ground
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- Release Date: 1st January 1997
- Asset ID: 801678
- Synopsis: Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) is allowing BP Exploration to reach reservoir targets many kilometres form the drill site, far beyond the limits of conventional technology. From the question of how to bend a drill string from the vertical to the horizontal, through to the problems of knowing accurately where the drill bit is heading, 'Breaking New Ground' explains the principles of ERD and the techniques required to drill such great distances. Wytch Farm, in southern England, is used as a show case for this cutting edge technology. Here BPX, Anadrill and other specialist contractors have formed a team which has broken numerous world drilling records
- Shotlist: Lots of close-up shots of drill heads and drills in general; Graphics of drilling process; Nodding donkey shot; Various aerials - inc. Wytchfarm; End - 10:18:10:00
- Production Company: Geofilms
- Licensing Restrictions: None
- Viewing Restrictions: Public
- Format: BetaSP_Small
- Alternative Language Notes: None